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# S. L. Margolies (1897–1974)

S. L. Margolies is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $955. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by S. L. Margolies sold in 2020 for $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a S. L. Margolies work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a S. L. Margolies work is $955.

The median S. L. Margolies print sells for $955 across 22 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) S. L. Margolies prints typically sell for $198–$3,205 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $955†‡ | $11,875 | 81.5% | 2024-09-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $198–$3,205†‡ | $980†‡ | $11,875 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,375 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a S. L. Margolies worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a S. L. Margolies work is $955. The median S. L. Margolies print sells for $955 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) S. L. Margolies prints typically sell for $198–$3,205 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a S. L. Margolies print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a S. L. Margolies print is $955. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is S. L. Margolies's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a S. L. Margolies print is $11,875.

### What is the average price of a small S. L. Margolies print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small S. L. Margolies print (small (under 50 cm)) is $980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is S. L. Margolies's auction record?

S. L. Margolies's auction record is $11,875, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “S. L. Margolies auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/s-l-margolies (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.